In the realm of running and cycling, “minute per kilometre” is a popular metric for gauging pace. Interestingly, this unit provides not just a measure of speed, but also a direct reflection of endurance and efficiency. Unlike average speed, which can fluctuate due to various factors, the consistent effort to maintain a specific “minute per kilometre” pace speaks volumes about an athlete’s stamina.
Moreover, elite marathon runners often achieve paces under 3 minutes per kilometre, which means sustaining speeds over 20 km/h for the entire race! For regular fitness enthusiasts, tracking your advancement using this metric can be motivating, as even slight improvements translate directly to reduced time over longer distances, showcasing enhanced performance and endurance.
Minute per mile, a common pacing unit in running and walking, reveals not just speed but also energy efficiency over a given distance. This measure is essential for athletes and fitness enthusiasts striving to achieve personal bests in races or improve their stamina during workouts. Interestingly, altering your pace by merely half a minute per mile can significantly impact your overall performance in long-distance events such as marathons.
Historically, humans have been fascinated with pace since ancient times. The original Greek Olympics did not measure running events in terms of time but rather placed emphasis on distance. Today, modern technology allows us to track minute-per-mile pace with precision, making it easier to set goals and monitor progress, thereby transforming the way we approach both competitive and recreational physical activity.
| Minutes per kilometre | Minutes per mile |
|---|---|
1
min/km
|
1.60935
min/mi
|
2
min/km
|
3.2187
min/mi
|
3
min/km
|
4.82805
min/mi
|
4
min/km
|
6.4374
min/mi
|
5
min/km
|
8.04675
min/mi
|
6
min/km
|
9.65609
min/mi
|
7
min/km
|
11.26544
min/mi
|
8
min/km
|
12.87479
min/mi
|
9
min/km
|
14.48414
min/mi
|
10
min/km
|
16.09349
min/mi
|
11
min/km
|
17.70284
min/mi
|
12
min/km
|
19.31219
min/mi
|
13
min/km
|
20.92154
min/mi
|
14
min/km
|
22.53089
min/mi
|
15
min/km
|
24.14024
min/mi
|
16
min/km
|
25.74959
min/mi
|
17
min/km
|
27.35894
min/mi
|
18
min/km
|
28.96828
min/mi
|
19
min/km
|
30.57763
min/mi
|
20
min/km
|
32.18698
min/mi
|
21
min/km
|
33.79633
min/mi
|
22
min/km
|
35.40568
min/mi
|
23
min/km
|
37.01503
min/mi
|
24
min/km
|
38.62438
min/mi
|
25
min/km
|
40.23373
min/mi
|
26
min/km
|
41.84308
min/mi
|
27
min/km
|
43.45243
min/mi
|
28
min/km
|
45.06178
min/mi
|
29
min/km
|
46.67113
min/mi
|
30
min/km
|
48.28047
min/mi
|
31
min/km
|
49.88982
min/mi
|
32
min/km
|
51.49917
min/mi
|
33
min/km
|
53.10852
min/mi
|
34
min/km
|
54.71787
min/mi
|
35
min/km
|
56.32722
min/mi
|
36
min/km
|
57.93657
min/mi
|
37
min/km
|
59.54592
min/mi
|
38
min/km
|
61.15527
min/mi
|
39
min/km
|
62.76462
min/mi
|
40
min/km
|
64.37397
min/mi
|
41
min/km
|
65.98332
min/mi
|
42
min/km
|
67.59266
min/mi
|
43
min/km
|
69.20201
min/mi
|
44
min/km
|
70.81136
min/mi
|
45
min/km
|
72.42071
min/mi
|
46
min/km
|
74.03006
min/mi
|
47
min/km
|
75.63941
min/mi
|
48
min/km
|
77.24876
min/mi
|
49
min/km
|
78.85811
min/mi
|
50
min/km
|
80.46746
min/mi
|
51
min/km
|
82.07681
min/mi
|
52
min/km
|
83.68616
min/mi
|
53
min/km
|
85.2955
min/mi
|
54
min/km
|
86.90485
min/mi
|
55
min/km
|
88.5142
min/mi
|
56
min/km
|
90.12355
min/mi
|
57
min/km
|
91.7329
min/mi
|
58
min/km
|
93.34225
min/mi
|
59
min/km
|
94.9516
min/mi
|
60
min/km
|
96.56095
min/mi
|
| Conversion | Call to Action |
|---|---|
| Minutes per kilometre to Seconds per metre | Go to converter |
| Minutes per kilometre to Seconds per foot | Go to converter |
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